Cybersecurity Essentials: A Practical Workshop for Local Businesses
Build a Stronger Business Defense
Cybersecurity is no longer a concern reserved for large corporations. Local businesses also manage valuable customer information, payment details, employee records, and operational data that can attract cybercriminals. A single compromised account, malicious link, or system failure can interrupt daily operations and damage customer trust. Our Cybersecurity Essentials workshop offers local business owners a practical, focused introduction to the safeguards that matter most.
This four-hour intensive training is designed for business owners and staff who want clear, useful guidance without unnecessary technical jargon. Participants will learn how to recognize common threats, strengthen everyday security practices, and create a realistic plan for responding to incidents. The goal is to help every attendee leave with actionable steps that can be applied immediately.
Key Takeaways
Defend Against Phishing
Learn to spot modern email scams and train your staff to avoid clicking malicious links.
Secure Customer Data
Use strong passwords, access controls, and account security to protect customer data across your tools.
Business Continuity
Establish robust backup protocols to help your business recover from ransomware.
Workshop Modules
Module 1: Cybersecurity Basics & Business
Introduction to modern threats facing small businesses and foundational security principles.
Module 2: Cybersecurity Risk Management and Frameworks
Understand compliance, assess your vulnerabilities, and plan your defense framework.
Module 3: Social Engineering & Phishing Defense
Explore how attackers manipulate human psychology and how to build a human firewall.
Module 4: AI Cybersecurity
Explore how AI creates new security risks and helps protect your business..
Date: Saturday, November 7
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Venue: 1 Ashley Ave, Middletown
Registration Email: pm@northernlearning.org
Workshop Price: $50